New Zealand’s endemic Rimu tree is a common, towering tree of the podocarp/broadleaf forest. Here are 7 facts about this magnificent native tree. The islands of New Zealand are truly a nature lovers paradise. You can go walking around the mountains, coast, and forest without…
New Zealand’s Endemic Kauri trees are some of the largest and oldest trees in the world! Here are 7 facts about these giant, ancient trees. There are some places in nature that seem to have a special feeling about them. I’ve been lucky enough to…
The Kahikatea is one of the endemic trees of New Zealand. Read 8 facts about this ancient tree, which is New Zealand’s tallest native tree. I love the natural world of New Zealand. The fact that there are no dangerous mammals or reptiles mean that…
New Zealand’s 10 tree ferns can be found throughout the country. This guide has general information about tree ferns and lists 4 common ones. As I’ve talked about again and again, the natural world of New Zealand is incredibly unique. In fact, about 80% of…
Spinifex and pingao are both types of native grasses that grow in coastal dune areas of New Zealand. Here are similarities and 2 tips to tell if you are looking at spinifex or pingao. New Zealand has kilometer after kilometer of beautiful coastline. Some of…
There are actually some yellow pohutukawa trees in New Zealand. These are a kind of subspecies that can be seen in some areas of the country. The pohutukawa tree is one of the iconic trees of the coastal areas of the north island of New…
Plantation forests now make up about 6% of the land in the country of New Zealand. Learn about these forests, including where they are & what trees make them up. For millions of years the islands of New Zealand evolved without the presence of any…
New Zealand is home to 5 beech tree species. These broadleaf trees can be found throughout the country, but especially on the south island. The islands of New Zealand used to be covered in native forest. Sadly, with the arrival of people much of that…
I find it pretty exciting that the world’s tallest moss is located in New Zealand. This towering behemoth reaches up to 60 cm in height! New Zealand is home to a wide array of fascinating and unique plants and animals. The southernmost palm tree in…
New Zealand’s biodiversity makes it one of the most unique places in the world. About 70% of the native species in New Zealand are found nowhere else on earth! The land that became the present islands of New Zealand broke away from the ancient land…